Science in Schools

Areas of Science

• Astrophysics

  If high school physics is the study of gravity, centripetal forces, and energy transfer – then astrophysics builds on that to investigate dark matter, new galaxies, and how our wider Universe works.

• Bio21

  Biotechnology involves studying biological and chemical aspects of organisms to make beneficial  products.In the age of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), human boundaries – like switching genes on and personalised drugs – are pushed daily. The Bio21 Institute is a leading research institute in medical, agricultural, and environmental biotechnology.

• Biology

  From cells to ecosystems, there are countless aspects of biology that our researchers dedicate their careers to in University.This includes studying human nutrition through agricultural crops, creating novel proteins, and finding ways to conserve endangered species.

• Engineering research

  How did humans build sustainable and innovative communities that spread worldwide? Engineering includes the study of the natural environment, transport, machines, buildings, and even humans. It strives to improve the physical structures that society is established on in ways that benefit both humans and the planet.

• Geology, climate and weather

  The earth sciences deeply explores earthly phenomenon to understand how it has changed over time. While geology focuses on rocks and minerals in the ground, climate and weather focuses on changes in the air all around us.

• Geography

  How did the world change from nothing but hot molten rock to a living, thriving planet? Geography is the study of how our lands, seas, and skies have evolved alongside our communities – and how we will always be intricately connected.

• Information technology (IT)

  IT is a rapidly moving field that explores the way we manage and store data. The flow of information across the world has become crucial for businesses, governments, and individuals. It is expanding human society to an entirely different platform, as more of our world goes online.

• Mathematics and Statistics

  Regarded as the root of all sciences, mathematics and statistics is now essential for millions of people to understand the growing amount of data in every field of study and work. It also helps us make everyday decisions – whether we know it or not.

• Nanoscale imaging

  In science, the ability to truly observe phenomena has always been as good as the technology behind it. Be it tiny bacteria or even tinier nanostructures used to create materials that could change the world, nanoscale imaging is crucial to discoveries.

• Particle physics

  Called “high energy physics”, particle physics explores all kinds of particles, and the forces that form the Universe. What makes up an atom, and in how many ways can it exist? Can we make new fundamental particles?

• Urban Ecosystems (Burnley Campus)

  How do we bring nature into our cities? Researchers at Burnley help design our city’s landscape by strategic planting on spaces such as roofs and walls, and also develop vegetation techniques to adapt to climate change – all of which will transform the urban environments of the future. Students will have the opportunity of living on campus in Burnley.